Fire Watch Supervisor - Black Hat

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract Type: Full-Time, Site-Based
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 24 Months
Department: HSE / Fire Safety
Reporting To: Construction Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Watch Supervisor to lead and coordinate Fire Watch activities on a major nuclear construction project at Hinkley Point C.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the deployment, supervision, and coordination of Fire Watch personnel across multiple contractors and work locations, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards, permit-to-work requirements, and hot work controls. This is a supervisory role focused on operational leadership, fire prevention, compliance, and emergency preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Fire Watch Team Leaders and Fire Watch personnel across site.

• Coordinate daily Fire Watch deployment to support construction and hot work activities.

• Attend planning and coordination meetings to forecast resource requirements and allocate coverage effectively.

• Ensure adequate Fire Watch coverage during shift changes, absences, and changing project priorities.

• Act as the key interface between Construction, HSE, Fire Safety, Permit Office, and contractor management teams.

• Monitor hot work activities and ensure effective fire prevention measures are maintained.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance checks to verify compliance with fire safety procedures.

• Ensure Fire Watch personnel are trained, competent, and authorised.

• Identify, report, and escalate fire safety risks, non-conformances, and unsafe conditions.

• Support emergency response activities, incident investigations, and lessons learned reviews.

• Drive continuous improvement in fire safety performance across the project.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Fire Safety, HSE, Construction Supervision, or Operational Leadership roles.

• Experience working on major construction, infrastructure, nuclear, energy, or oil & gas projects.

• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, hot work controls, and fire prevention measures.

• CITB MAPS or CCNSG certification.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Requirements

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.

• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification.

• First Aid at Work certification.

• Incident Investigation training.

• Previous experience on a major nuclear construction project.

Working Pattern

• 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.

• 50 hours per week.

• Flexibility to work both days and nights as required by project operations.

• Weekend working and public holiday working may be required.

• Must be able to adapt to changing construction priorities and operational requirements.

• Participation in shift handovers, planning meetings, emergency response activities, and incident reviews as required.

• Overtime opportunities available during peak construction periods and major project milestones.